Athena Tour

The Athena tour is a slow-paced trip of some of Greek’s most popular destinations including the historical sites of mystical Athens, and the culturally enhanced island of Crete. Hang out in cafes of Santorini and enjoy Mediterranean nightlife on the Beautiful island of Mykonos. Please ask for details and pricing.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel, and you will be led to a guided Athens sightseeing tour to the House of Parliament, the Unknown Soldier's Tomb, Hadrian's Arch, the Olympian Zeus Temple, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Balance of the day at leisure.

Days at leisure to enjoy the unique views, the black sandy beaches as well as the most romantic sunset of the world. Enjoy a half day cruise to the small volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni found in the center of the famous caldera and the hot springs with the orangey water where you will have free time for swimming. Do not leave the island without visiting its capital city, Fira town, with the beautiful white-washed houses, the narrow streets and open air cafes that cling on the steep cliff.
Santorini - 1st day.

Free day to explore the biggest Greek island. Heraklion town, Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Elounda, Rethymo and the Gorge of Samaria are only a few of Crete's attractions. The archaeological treasures, the island's sandy beaches and the traditional Greek cuisine offered in its restaurants make Crete a complete vacation spot.

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Costing

The cost of this tour may change according to your travel dates, accommodation level and number of people traveling. Please send us a quick enquiry through our web site so that we can make our best offer. Given that our reservations office is located in Greece, we have access to best deals possible.

Reviews

R. Harrod

Australia

Michael and Ihsan

My wife and I have just returned home from our outstanding tour of Turkey.

Everything went absolutely brilliantly. The fact that every day involved a different tour operator but that it all came together is nothing short of incredible. The hotels were high quality and in excellent locations.

The fact that recent events have caused a dramatic drop in tourist numbers is particularly sad for your business and for Turkey. However, for us it was a benefit, as we were able to see all the key sights without hordes of people.

Of course we also had the luxury of personalized attention on most days.

Just one suggestion for the future. While in Cappadocia we went to a Turkey dinner and cultural show that was outstanding. This is something you might wish to include as an optional extra for future tourists.

J. Fink

Sorento, VIC

This is the second year I have used Turkey Travel Centre to plan my trip to Greece and Turkey. And as the previous year the whole process of travelling about with always some one waiting my arrival with my name and then being met to move onto the next destination has been orchestrated by Michael and his team....every last detail from ferry tickets, excursions, hotel room type and inclusion to pick ups and drop offs all done. The accommodation has been perfect and the additional excursions have been fantastic! Nothing is any difficulty for TTC and if I needed them it was merely a phone call, not that it arose. I was delighted to finish my walking tour today and be met by part of the team who seem to have become my good friends here in Turkey to enjoy lunch and lively conversation.Thank you to Michael, Ihsan and Mimet for a wonderful day and ensuring once again my holiday was everything I hoped for and more!

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Travel Information and Guide to Greece

Greece has
always been and will be one of the most popular destinations for tourism. It is
not hard to see why. The country and surrounding islands, have a colourful
historical timeline filled with stories of the ancient gods, and philosophers
like Aristotle. It also has superb coastlines filled with beautiful beaches and
swimming spots. Throw in the welcoming and interesting cultural aspects like
food and cuisine and everything combines to form a holiday hotspot where people
truly can enjoy themselves.

Hotel Accommodation

Such is the
demand for tourism, every type of hotel accommodation is available from the
budget hostels for backpackers to 5 star plus spa centres for honeymooning
couples. If you book one of our tours,
we arrange accommodation for you.

When to Go

From July to
August, soaring temperatures are guaranteed. While this is ideal for
sunbathers, anyone who wants to explore cultural or historical sites should
confine their walks to morning or evening and avoid the peak of temperatures
from 12 noon to 3pm.

Aside from
these months, January to June and September to November are ideal, although
evening temperatures require a light cardigan or jacket. December to March is
the coldest months but destinations like Athens are still popular for all year
round city breaks.

Currency and Spending

Greece used to
be a cheap country until the introduction of the Euro. It is still possible to
travel on a budget but travellers should look out for the small establishments
serving cheap food and avoid centres where prices of drinks etc are more
expensive. An average budget per day is 90 euros including accommodation, food
and transport. This can increase with fees to museums and historical sites. Our Greece tours range from budget to luxury and you can see
the full range here.

Where to Go

There is huge
amount of potential destinations, depending on what you look for in a travel
experience. The diversity of regions will ensure that everyone is accommodated
for. Many of our tours visit more than one destination so you can see the best
of what Greece has to offer, all in one trip. You can see the tours here but the main five highlights of Greece
are…

Athens

The capital and
largest city in Greece, is home to some of the world’s most prolific ancient
sites which is not a surprise considering that throughout history, it has
always been a centre of learning, art and philosophy. Sites to see include
including Acropolis, ancient agora, the 19th century neighbourhood
of Anafiotika, the unknown soldiers tomb and Hadrian’s arch

Thessaloniki

This is a destination that has
something for everyone because Thessaloniki has an abundance of Byzantine
historical sites, museums, cultural activities, sports and art festivals.
Hotels and restaurants are in abundance and the diversity means you are sure to
find what you seek.

Santorini

This
island is well-known for white sugar cube houses covered with pink
bougainvillea, and the emphasis while here is to relax and admire the beauty.
Sunsets are adorable and the urban landscape provides many picture postcards
scenes. Also try the local wine and cuisine.

Mykonos

This Greek
island is famous for its beaches and nightlife. Landmarks to visit include the
windmills; the Municipal library based in an 18th century mansion
and Petros the pelican that is the mascot for the island.

Rhodes

One of the
most famous and top visited Greek islands, Rhodes includes the historical old
part of the town within the old city walls. It is also well known for its
shopping opportunities and local taverns serving delicious Greek cuisine.